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binding energy — n. 1. the energy needed to separate a system into its constituents, esp. that needed to separate the nucleus of an atom into its neutrons and protons 2. the energy required to remove a particle from the nucleus of an atom 3. the energy required… … English World dictionary

binding energy — Physics. 1. Also called separation energy. the energy required to decompose a molecule, atom, or nucleus into its constituent particles, equal to the energy equivalent of the mass defect. 2. the energy required to separate a single particle or… … Universalium

binding energy — bind′ing en ergy n. 1) phs the energy required to decompose a molecule, atom, or nucleus into its constituent particles 2) phs the energy required to separate a single particle or group of particles from a molecule, atom, or nucleus • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang